Antonia C. “Toni” Chuck

 Antonia Cornelia Chuck “Toni” (08/17/38 – 02/10/25) passed peacefully into God’s hands in the morning hours of 02/10/25 at Griffin Hospital in Derby, CT. She was 86 years old. Antonia was born on 08/17/38 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Daughter of Jan Schreinders and Alida Christina Van Der Woude. 

Antonia is survived by her husband of 59 years Martin J Chuck Sr. of Seymour, CT. Her oldest son Martin J Chuck Jr and his wife Roxane of Prospect, CT. Her youngest son Brian Chuck and his wife Sarah of Pomfret, CT. She is also survived by her precious 4 grandchildren. Mason, Mckenna, Matthew and Justin. 

She was predeceased by her 2 sisters Ali and Trees, and her brother Nico. All of Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Antonia grew up in Amsterdam on a street full of her relatives and friends. She fondly recalled the joy and happiness of her youth playing with her family and friends on Anjeliers Straat. Even during wartime they found jubilation with each other and the bond of family. 

Antonia met her future husband (Martin) at the new Schick safety razor factory in Amsterdam. They would soon marry in Amsterdam on 04/22/65 and move to America to begin a beautiful life together. They would build memories and enjoy their lives in their only home in Seymour, CT for 54 years. 

Antonia worked as a foreman of the small parts bonding dept at Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, CT for over 20 years and built lifelong friendships. She was an active parishioner of St Augustine Church in Seymour, CT. Serving as a member of the altar guild.

 Antonia was a light of life to our family and had endless love and adoration for her grandchildren. She cherished every moment to be with them. From picking them up from school to attending school events to simply giving and receiving hugs. She rests in their hearts. She was also a friend of the loyal birds and squirrels that she would feed every day from her back porch. She tried to never miss a UCONN women’s basketball game. She was a devoted catholic and took profound comfort in her faith.

Antonia’s love will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. Her memory will be cherished always. “Tell them all that I love them” – Antonia Chuck 

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday , February 20, 2025 from 8:30 am until 10:30 am in the chapel of the Miller-Macari Family Funeral Home, 260 Bank St.(Rt.67 across from Klaridies Village) Seymour. Antonia’s funeral will then proceed to Church of the Good Shepherd of St. Nicholas Parish, 135 Mountain Rd., Seymour, for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 am. Interment will be held in the Spring privately in Mountain Meadows Cemetery, Seymour. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Antonia’s honor to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105